Indian Naval Ships Rush to Cyclone Nargis Battered Myanmar

by OldSailor on May 6, 2008

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Cyclone Nargis which was initially centred 390 miles east of Chennai on April 27 has missed Orissa, Bangladesh and finally battered Myanamar on May 02 and 03. On April 28th itself it was predicted that the cyclone was heading towards Myanmar coast. It is not clear why Myanmar has failed to take preventive actions to face the cyclone. Unimaginable damages caused by the cyclone are being reported now. The last damage due to cyclone in the region was in Bangladesh by Cyclone Sidr in November 2007.

Here is the confirmation that Myanmar failed to give adequate warning to the people. Read more fromabc. Map showing cyclone affected areas are available at ReliefWeb. Relief efforts are held up due to delays in getting clearance from Myanmar’s military rulers. Read more from aljazeera.net.

1.5 million lives are in danger if cyclone relief is delayed further. Read more from ReliefWeb.

Update: May 12

The first United States military aircraft with relief material has landed in Myanmar. Read more from nytimes.

Update: May 13

Here is another shocking video of damages caused by Cyclone Nargis. First consignment of British aid reaches Myanmar and Royal Navy Ship Westminster is heading to Myanmar to join cyclone aid. Read more from telegraph.

Update: May 15

India to send a team of doctors to offer medical aid to survivors. Read more from ibnlive.

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